West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 55.4% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $589,259 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Seattle
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher